NonprofitsPaper Whale Arts

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Paper Whale Arts

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total revenue

$268K

Total expenses

$189K

Net assets

$102K

Grants received

$66K

4 grants

EIN

932794699

Tax year

2024

Mission

Cultivate community in an evolving program of multi-sensory events to inspire and creatively activate placemaking.

Programs

2 programs

Fire & story: a family-friendly winter festival brimming with illuminated art installations, roaring fire pits, and captivating performances which include music, storytelling, fire dancing, live metalsmithing, saunas and so much more. This outdoor event celebrates the spirit of winter while embracing the weather.

Expenses: $54K

Paper whale hosts gatherings to platform creativity and discussion around community beautification. The port of bellingham continues to be a stage and testing ground for innovative approaches to gathering community.

Expenses: $11K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$29K
Program service revenue$239K
Investment income$35
Other revenue
Total revenue$268K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits
Fundraising$3K
Other expenses$189K
Total expenses$189K
Total assets$118K
Net assets$102K

People

7 listed

NameRoleCompensation

AARON STRAIGHT

DIRECTOR

Board

4 hrs/wk

FREE BORSEY

DIRECTOR

Board

4 hrs/wk

CHELSEA JEPSON

TREASURER

Board

4 hrs/wk

BRONSON LAMB

SECRETARY

Board

4 hrs/wk

TICKER BA-AYE

VICE CHAIR

Board

4 hrs/wk

SCOTT PELTON

CHAIRMAN

Board

4 hrs/wk

NICHOLAS HARTRICH

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Staff

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 4 of 4

FromAmountPurposeYear
$24K
ARTS & CULTURE
2024
$15K
ARTS & CULTURE GRANT
2024
$15K
BUILDING COMMUNITY
2023
$13K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023

Funded by

$66K from 3 funders · 4 grants · 2023–2024

Whatcom Community Foundation

$39K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Washington Tourism Alliance

$15K · 1 grant · 2024

Artsfund

$13K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN932794699
NTEE codeA20
Subsection03
Ruling date2024-01
Formed2023
Employees0
Volunteers300
PAPER WHALE ARTS — Mission, Financials & Grants Received | Grantivo